March 2011 News from Hatfield Township

Hatfield Township's 2nd Annual Five & Dime Run and Walk

Registrations are now being accepted for a race with both five and ten-mile courses, a five-mile walk option, a one-mile fitness walk and a 1/2-mile kids' race, offered by Hatfield Township and ACT Sports Management on Sunday, April 10. Awards will be presented to the top male and female winners within a number of age brackets, to masters winners, and to the best-placing runner living in Hatfield Township. The main race, beginning at 9 a.m., directly follows the kids race at 8:45 a.m. Activities, rain or shine, start and end in the Hatfield Community Park, 2500 Chestnut Street, Hatfield, with the course itself winding through residential streets and through parks. Pre-registration by March 20, which guarantees the registrant an event tee shirt, is $22. Registration after March 22 and the day of the race is $30. The $10 fee for the one-mile fitness walk and the kids' race includes an event tee shirt while supplies last. The race is on a flat and fast wheel-measured course, with water stations, refreshments, door prizes and goodie bags for registrants and a DJ to emcee event highlights. Booths by health or fitness businesses will operate near the start/finish line for racers and spectators alike. The Five and Dime Races may run singularly, or as one of three races in the 2011 Hat Trick Race Series. Sponsors include Hatfield Quality Meats, Vinny's Pizzarama, Lansdale Hospital and Hatfield Chamber of Commerce. Register online at www.active.com.

For information go to Hatfield Township, www.hatfieldtownship.org or ACT Sports Management, www.actsportsmanagement.com

2011 EARTH DAY EVENTS

Hatfield Township will host its annual Earth Day event on Saturday, April 16 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Township and Borough residents will be able to recycle hazardous household materials, shred personal documents, recycle old tires, volunteer their time to clean up the community and participate in the first community garden. This event is free to Township and Borough residents and is not for commercial use. Volunteers from the Shade Tree Committee will be planting trees at the new Melody Brook Park on Lenhart Road and volunteers with the Parks and Recreation Committee will be installing "No Dumping" icons on storm water drain outlets. Staff and volunteers from the Environmental Advisory Committee will be preparing the Community Garden located at the corner of Fairgrounds Road and Clemens Road. This will be the first year residents will have an opportunity to purchase a 20' by 20' plot at the Township Community Garden. The community garden is situated on 2.5 acres of land which was graciously donated to Hatfield Township for garden use by Hatfield Quality Meats. Plots are by reservation only. Fees for township residents are $25 and $35 for non-residents per plot for the entire season. The site will be well equipped with a shed and tools provided by Lowe's Home Improvements and a rain barrel collection system provided with assistance from Schlosser Steel. You must fill out an application and waiver to reserve a plot.

Visit www.hatfieldtownship.org for more information and to download the forms.

THINK SPRING !!!!

SPRING RECREATION, THAT IS

Petite Soccer - ages 3 to 5

School Road Park main front soccer field

Thursday mornings starting April 21

Fee: $85

Youth Tennis Lessons

Hatfield Community Park tennis courts

Saturdays starting April 30

Fees:

* $105 for ages 3 to 6 for six 60-minute lessons

* $150 for ages 7 to 9 for six 90-minute lessons

* $150 for ages 10 to 13 for six 90-minute lessons

Youth Total Sports Program

Featuring basketball, soccer and tag rugby

Hatfield Community Park

Saturday mornings starting April 30

Squiggles for ages 3 to 5; All Stars for ages 6 to 8

Fee: $85

Introduction to Dog Park

Hatfield Community Park Dog Park

Four April and May dates to choose from

Fee: $15 per dog-owner team for a one hour experience

Youth and Adult Taste of Fencing

Bucks County Academy of Fencing - West

Five one-hour experiences

Ages 8 through adult

Fee: $160

Play Pals

BucksMont Indoor Sports Center

Ages 6 and under with an adult

Twelve morning experiences on days you choose

Fee: $50

Please call Hatfield Township 215-855-0900 or visit our website for more details and registration information.

MARCH 2011

In This Issue

2011 Earth Day Events

Think Spring

Leaf and Branch Collection

Message from NPWA

The next Board of Commissioners meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30. Download an agenda.

Upcoming Board of Commissioner Meeting Dates

April 13 - Workshop

April 27 - Regular

All meetings begin

at 7:30 p.m.

2011 LEAF AND BRANCH COLLECTION SCHEDULE

Hatfield Township will hold its Spring Leaf and Branch pick-up o the following dates township-wide:

APRIL 4TH - 8TH

Hatfield Township Public Works will pick up branches placed curbside beginning at 6 .a.m.

J.P. Mascaro will pick up leaves placed in special bags placed curbside beginning at 6 a.m.

Remember the collection is township-wide, no zones are established. We encourage you to get your branches and leaf bags curbside prior to 6 a.m. on Monday, April 4th to guarantee pick-up. They will be picked up by Friday, April 8th.

For more information contact the township or visit our website.

NOTICE: TO THE CUSTOMERS OF NORTH PENN WATER AUTHORITY

Annual inspection and flushing of fire hydrants increase public safety by insuring that hydrants will function when necessary. Flushing of hydrants also improves water quality. The Authority will be flushing and inspecting hydrants in the distribution system during the next seven weeks according to the following tentative schedule (schedule may change due to weather or other related conditions):

April 3rd through April 19

HATFIELD TOWNSHIP

Flushing will be done at night between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. and during the day between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. As a result of this procedure, some customers may notice a minor discoloration in the water and/or lower than normal water pressure.

If discoloration occurs, run the cold water for a few minutes. If the water does not clear up, turn off the water for 10 to 20 minutes and try the procedure again. If a problem persists, customers should contact the Authority office at (215) 855-3617, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

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